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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,114.90, 349,672.35 and 186,458.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,114.90, 349,672.35 and 186,458.90 is: 279,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,114.90 : 349,672.35 = 186,458.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,114.90/349,672.35 = 186,458.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,114.90x = 349,672.35 × 186,458.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,114.90x = 65,199,521,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,199,521,741.42/233,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,688.35

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